Thunderstorm Wind in Casey County, Kentucky

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2022 · Casey County, Kentucky

59 mph

Estimated gust (51 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple trees were blown down on Highway 70 near Casey County High School.

The wider storm

Strong to severe thunderstorms formed ahead of a mid-level shortwave and surface disturbance which moved through the Ohio Valley during the afternoon and evening hours on May 18th. Storms initially formed as part of an MCS which moved across southern Indiana and into central Kentucky. After the initial MCS dissipated, scattered cells formed along the southern flank of the antecedent MCS, causing wind damage and hail across central Kentucky.

Began near Lanhamtown (37.3274, -84.9035).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1030710. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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